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Leah is a board certified midwife with Intermountain Health and serves as the lead for her practice. She graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York, followed by a fellowship at the University of Utah. She has led workshops, developed clinic practices and appeared on local media promoting interpersonal violence screenings in healthcare. Leah is a board member of the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition and of Safe Harbor Crisis Center, a shelter and full service prevention program. Leah lost her teen son in 2023 to domestic violence. She has dedicated her career to interpersonal violence awareness and to keeping children and families safe.
End domestic violence in Utah through advocacy, education, collaboration, and leadership. We connect survivors to resources 24/7: 1-800-897-LINK (5465).
Everyone deserves relationships free from domestic violence. When you're ready, we're here to listen with confidential support 24/7/365.
StrongHearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.
A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, love is respect offers 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships. We also provide support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, and other service providers through the same free and confidential services via phone, text, and live chat.
A protective order or stalking injunction can protect against domestic violence, intimate partner violence, or stalking. Both are orders from a court. This website provides information on the process and different types of protective orders available. It will also provide assistance in applying for a protective order.
Equal Justice Under Law is one of our nation’s most basic principles. However, economic realities often leave these promises unfulfilled. This is where Utah Legal Services comes in. Since our inception as a nonprofit in 1976, ULS has been committed to making equal justice a reality by providing free services, in civil legal matters. Last year, ULS assisted over 9,000 clients with legal issues related to their basic needs, such as housing, family safety, and income security.